Students on a School History trip

School History Trips

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Our school history trips are the perfect opportunity to broaden young minds and put the past into a wider, real-world perspective.

Understand the effects that the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, a symbol of division and reconciliation, had on communities. Or perhaps dive into one of the most iconic accounts of Jewish life during the Nazi era with a visit to the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam.

Immerse your students in social, military and political history with a visit to New York and Washington or explore the greatest invasion in modern history, D-Day, with a trip to Normandy.

School history tours effortlessly link the lessons learned in the classroom to real-world experiences. Visiting the very places these world-shaping moments in history unravelled will captivate your student’s curiosity for exploring and interpreting evidence.

Course-specific and personal development, cultural capital and history brought to life – all wrapped into one time capsule.

Students on a school history trip to the world war one battlefields
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Vimy Ridge, The Somme

School History Trips to The Battlefields

Embrace a journey through time and walk in soldiers’ footsteps with a school trip to the Battlefields, a significant and…

From £325pp i
Menin Gate and Last Post Ceremony, Ypres

School History Trips to Ypres

Unravel the incredible stories behind one of the most significant battlefields of WW1 with a history school trip to Ypres.…

From £325pp i
Bayernwald Trenches, Ypres

School History Trips to The Somme

Experience a history trip to the Battle of the Somme… Over a century has passed since but this legendary clash,…

From £349pp i
Airborne Museum, Ste Mere Eglise

School History Trips to Normandy

The Normandy coast bears the historical weight of the greatest invasion in modern history, D-Day. Changing the course of the…

From £325pp i
Explore the history of the Brandenberg Gate with a school trip to Berlin

School History Trips to Berlin

Prepare to be captivated by the complex history that lies beneath the vibrant urban culture of Berlin. Explore the rise…

From £595pp i
netherlands

School History Trips to The Netherlands

Get ready to transport your students to the heart of Europe’s captivating past with a journey through a history trip…

From £429pp i
Auschwitz I Memorial Krakow

School History Trips to Krakow

Krakow, a city steeped in history and character, makes for a captivating destination with its lightly hued evening shop windows,…

From £585pp i
Berlin and Krakow

School History Trips to Berlin & Krakow

Get the best of two worlds with a two-centre history trip to Berlin and Krakow! Have your students explore the…

From £725pp i
Rooftop panoramic view of Munich at dawn

School History Trips to Munich

Munich is a city of contrasts – traditional and contemporary sit side by side. From its Bavarian customs to its…

From £545pp i
The Colosseum in Rome Italy

School History Trips to Rome

With a history that’s as monumental as the Colosseum, Rome’s the perfect place to study Italy’s turbulent past. Have your…

From £679pp i
Brooklyn Bridge in New York City at night

School History Trips to New York

New York… The Big Apple… The city that never sleeps…This destination boasts a selection of nicknames that echo its grandeur.…

From £1,350pp i
Lincoln Memorial

School History Trips to Washington DC

Washington DC will give your group that presidential feeling! This exciting and modern capital will have you exploring a rich…

From £1,475pp i
New York & Washington

School History Trips to New York & Washington DC

Vibrant, thriving and rich in cultural markers, the cities of Washington DC and New York are steeped in social, military…

From £1,450pp i
Natural History Museum

School History Trips to London – Medicine Through Time

Beyond the iconic landmarks, architectural grandeur and edgy art scenes, London is home to an array of museums and original…

From £325pp i
The Tower of London

School History Trips to London – Elizabethan London

Considered a ‘golden age’ of culture and exploration, the Elizabethan era was also a time of rising population and great…

From £325pp i
Liverpool River Cruise

School History Trips to Liverpool – WWII

Targeted by the Germans because of its major shipping port, Liverpool was badly hit in the Blitz. But despite the…

From £315pp i
The London Dungeon

School History Trips to London – Crime & Punishment

Step back in time and experience one of the East End’s darkest periods in history. Tailored to those studying Crime…

From £325pp i

School History Trips to London – WWI

From December 1914 to August 1918, Germany unleashed its strategic aerial bombing campaign on Great Britain in an attempt to…

From £325pp i
Tower of London

School History Trips to London – WWII

Whilst our all-encompassing school history trips to London cover a broad spectrum of themes, we can tailor your itinerary to…

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Crafted with the Curriculum

Our school history trips are thoughtfully crafted to align with the latest UK national history curriculum!

Have your students:

  • Explore how people’s lives have shaped this nation, and how Britain has both influenced and been influenced by the wider world
  • Discover significant aspects of global history, from ancient civilisations to the rise and fall of empires, as well as the dynamics of pre- and post-war societies
  • Gain a solid understanding of historical terminology – perfect for exam preparation and coursework!
  • Delve into historical concepts like cause and consequence, continuity and change, difference and significance, draw connections and analyse trends
  • Learn the methods of historical inquiry, developing critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Connect their learning across subjects – art, politics, geography, literature and religious studies
  • Enjoy the captivatingly complex history of our world!

 

Celebrating Diversity in History Education Year-Round

 

It’s FULL of stories from every background! And in an age where understanding and empathy are more crucial than ever before, it’s vital that we honour and share the voices that have shaped our collective past equally.

We’re committed to creating a fuller, more accurate account of our shared past through the school history trips we offer! History should be explored for all its heroic, harrowing and heart-rendering!

Discover how school history trips offer the key to understanding our diverse world here!

 

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History Tour Guides

We can’t recommend our History Tour Guides enough! They have an incredible background when it comes to history education – long-serving teachers and experts in their field. If you’re looking for someone to bring further context to the captivatingly complex history behind your chosen destination, look no further!

 

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Real experiences

Why schools choose us

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Had another fantastic trip to Krakow with Rayburn Tours. The trip was absolutely perfect; everything went according to plan and the students had an incredible experience. The service provided by Rayburn was consistently excellent, from the initial planning all the way through to the end.

Jamie Swann
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Another brilliant WW1 Battlefields Trip organised by the team at Rayburn. They always meet our school’s needs and the students always have a rewarding time!

Christopher Ellis
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Excellent organisation and good combination of visits—it really encouraged our students to think and reflect.

Ms Catherine Moffat
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I would like you to know that we have been very impressed with our correspondence with Rayburn this year. As our Berlin trip is a regular one, we will definitely look to give you the business for our trip next year.

Libby Weltman

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